Buyer

Severfield; Thirsk; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

7% employer pension contributions

Employee assistance programme (EAP)

Employee benefits scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Save as you earn

Free onsite parking (role specific)

Business health insurance

Job summary

Severfield is seeking a Buyer to join its Dalton, Thirsk-based Procurement Team. The role centers on placing orders for in-direct consumables, managing requisitions, and expediting deliveries across multiple sites.

You will work in a hybrid pattern with standard hours, leveraging strong numerical, commercial and IT skills to support cost control and supplier management while maintaining accurate records for timely payments.

Qualifications

• Experience in a procurement function with familiarity of supply chain practices.
• Strong numerical, commercial and IT skills with attention to detail.
• Confident communicator at all levels and capable of problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Manage inbound purchase requisitions from multiple facilities.
• Place orders against price lists and supply agreements.
• Obtain quotations for items outside price agreements.
• Expedite orders and confirm delivery dates.
• Keep systems up to date with relevant information.
• Review and sign off invoices for prompt payment.
• Provide holiday cover within the team.

Skills

Procurement experience

Supply chain knowledge

Numerical skills

IT skills

Organization

Communication across levels

Job description

Vacancy Summary

At Severfield, we’re creating better ways to build for a world of changing demands.

Our competitive advantage is our people, and we’re always looking for talented individuals to join us as we continue to transform skylines across the UK & Europe. A career at Severfield presents the opportunity for you to develop, grow, and to feel part of something special, after all, we are all in it together!

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Buyer to join our Procurement Team, based at our site in Dalton, Thirsk. This is a hyrbid working role, and the working hours are Monday-Thursdauy 8:30-5:15 and Friday 8:30-3.

Vacancy Details

In the Buyer position you will become a key member of an established Group Procurement Team, ensuring the order placement of in-direct consumables for numerous business units across multiple locations.

Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Managing inbound purchase requisitions from multiple production facilities and processing in a timely manner
• Placing orders against predetermined price list and supply agreements
• Obtaining quotations from pre-approved suppliers for items outside of our price agreements
• Expediting of orders and confirming expected delivery dates
• Ensuring systems and facilities are kept up to date with relevant information
• Review and sign off invoices to ensure prompt payment
• Provide holiday cover within the team

You will need to have previous experience working in a procurement function, with a good understanding of Supply Chain and general procurement practices.

You will have strong numerical, commercial and IT skills, excellent organisation and time management, and a keen eye for detail. A confident communicator at all levels, proactive in problem‑solving, risk identification, and managing change.

What We Offer

At Severfield, we’re all about doing the right thing, so as you’d expect, we offer competitive salaries and excellent benefits packages.

We are an equal opportunities employer and actively encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and skillsets to apply. We value the unique perspectives that come from different life experiences and are committed to building an inclusive environment. We welcome applications from everyone, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexuality, religion, or faith. At Severfield, we believe that a diverse team drives innovation and success, and we are eager to hear from all who want to contribute to our dynamic workplace.

About Us

Severfield is the largest structural steelwork Group in the UK and among the biggest in Europe. We have been involved in the UK’s highest profile structural steel projects and we have the design and engineering capabilities to deliver the UK’s largest, most complex projects.

Today, with multiple sites in the UK, Europe, and our joint venture in India, we have an annual capacity to produce around 300,000 tonnes of fabricated steelwork.

Acting on behalf of our clients, our project portfolio includes world-class stadia, bridges, national infrastructure, as well as shaping city skylines across the UK and further afield.

Benefits

Looking after our employees means both their physical and mental wellbeing. We’re proud to offer a range of benefits including:

• 25 days holiday
• 7% employer pension contributions
• Employee assistance programme (EAP)
• Employee benefits scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Save as you earn
• Free onsite parking (role specific)
• Business health insurance